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Controversial Convention Draws Lawmakers’ Indignation

MeetingsNet

Upset that a Philadelphia property is hosting the far-right Moms for Liberty conference, three Pennsylvania legislators took up their concerns with the hotel’s GM. On April 20, three Democratic Pennsylvania legislators, State Sen. Here’s what happened and what meeting pros can learn from it. Nikil Saval and State Reps.

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Interviews with Planners - Chivonne Hyppolite

Eventinterface

Looking to create your ideal event planner? In your beaker, combine the elements: creativity, passion, experience and negotiation. Actually, add a bit more of negotiation for good measure - I mean who doesn’t love a good negotiator. What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at?

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Don’t Let a Weather Emergency Derail Your Event

SmartMeetings

Blizzard warnings are in effect for a large swath from eastern Pennsylvania to southern Maine. Corporate meeting planners generally choose their destination and book the venue a year or more in advance, making it hard to plan around monumental weather events, natural disasters or other citywide emergencies. and as far east as Ohio.

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Smart Women 2017: Innovators

SmartMeetings

First job: Server in a small German restaurant in Pennsylvania. Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Michele DeClerck, CMP.

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Smart Women 2017 – Innovators

SmartMeetings

First job: Server in a small German restaurant in Pennsylvania. Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Michele DeClerck, CMP.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia.

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

Speakers 101